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Early Papua New Guinea Painted Maprik Wood Mask Long Tongue Ex M. Hamson

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About the Item

Early Papua New Guinea painted Maprik carved hard wood mask with long curved tongue. Mid-20th century, ex Michael Hamson, CA with label on back. Classic Maprik colors with faded polychrome pigments with yellow, white, black and red. Mask is 16 inches high, on custom wood base total height 17 1/2 inches.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 16 in (40.64 cm)Width: 6 in (15.24 cm)Depth: 3 in (7.62 cm)
  • Style:
    Tribal (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Mid-20th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor structural damages. Some wear, chips and areas of pigment missing. Old cracks, and breaks around edges, typical for items well used in traditional rituals.
  • Seller Location:
    Point Richmond, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: SM1CC#671stDibs: LU1778231678522

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